On a trip to Holland, we discovered a limited production Dutch chevre created by the Van Dijk family. Dorothea, named after the Van Dijk's mother, was created at the request of the famous chef Cas Spijkars. Cas wanted to win the annual Dutch award for "Most Unusual Food" and thought that a flavored goat cheese might do the trick. They began experimenting with a secret ingredient - potato skins - chosen because the potato is an important food in Dutch culinary tradition. But Cas thought that initial efforts with the cheese/potato combination fell a little flat, so they kept working. Finally, after tweaking the recipe by adding some basil oil, coriander oil, and chopped onion, Cas and the Van Dijks had completed their masterpiece - and subsequently won the award!

Each wheel of Dorothea (only 4,000 are made per year) is pampered with the optimum aging conditions. Humidity and temperature are meticulously adjusted every few days to assure proper maturation. This wonderfully delicious cheese is made from pasteurized milk, but retains all of the taste for which goat's milk is famous. It is aged over 60 days to develop a full, nutty flavor and a body that is firm, but not hard enough to grate. Dorothea has an aroma reminiscent of the fresh outdoors and an unforgettable flavor.

Tasted this first at the International Food & Wine festival about eight years ago and my whole family is hooked. Texture is mid-range, just a bit dry and the flavor is amazing. I order for special occasions and igourmet is the only place I can find it! TRY IT!!!

By Jackiefrom Indianaon Jun 12, 2016

dorothea goat cheese

This is my all time favorite cheese. A slice of this, and I am in heaven.

By DWfrom PAon Jan 26, 2016

delicious and uinique

This is going to be a staple for my cheeseboard for years. I was so curious when I first found it, and after I tasted it I was just bowled over. It's both creamy and crumbly, just a hint of basil...it's just really delicious. I highly recommend giving it a try.

By Sophie24kfrom Fort Wayne, Indianaon Jan 31, 2015

Lovely.

This cheese is my absolute all time favorite. There is nothing better tasting in the world. Not heavy or overwhelming.